Describing your daily routine

Introduction

Describing your daily routine is a fundamental skill in English, especially when you need to talk about your typical day to others. In this lesson, we will go over a real-life conversation where two friends talk about their daily routines. Pay close attention to the phrases and vocabulary they use to describe their activities, and learn how to apply these in your own conversations.

Real-Life Conversation: Describing a Daily Routine

Anna: Hey, Mark! How’s your day going so far?

Mark: Oh, it’s going well. I usually wake up at 7 AM, then I have breakfast with my family. After that, I go to work. My workday starts at 9 AM, and I’m usually busy until lunchtime.

Anna: Sounds like a productive day! What do you do after work?

Mark: Well, after work, I go to the gym for an hour. I love staying fit! Then, I usually cook dinner and spend time with my family. Before bed, I sometimes read a book or watch TV. What about you?

Anna: I wake up a bit later than you, around 8 AM. I have coffee and check my emails before starting the day. Then I head to work at 9:30 AM. After work, I usually relax or meet up with friends. I like to exercise a little in the evening, too. It’s important to keep moving!

Key Phrases & Vocabulary to Describe Your Daily Routine

  1. Wake up – The first thing you do when you open your eyes in the morning.

    • I wake up at 6:30 AM every day.

  2. Have breakfast/lunch/dinner – The meals you eat during the day.

    • I have breakfast at 7 AM.

  3. Go to work/school – Leaving for your job or educational institution.

    • I go to work at 8:30 AM.

  4. Spend time with family – Engaging in activities with your loved ones.

    • I spend time with my family in the evening.

  5. Exercise/go to the gym – Physical activity to stay healthy.

    • I go to the gym after work.

  6. Watch TV/read a book – Common ways to relax in the evening.

    • I like to read a book before bed.

  7. Head to – Another way to say "go to."

    • I head to work at 9 AM.

Sentence Structures for Describing Your Daily Routine

  1. I [verb] at [time].

    • Example: I wake up at 7 AM.

  2. I usually [verb] after [activity].

    • Example: I usually eat lunch after 12 PM.

  3. I like to [verb] in the [morning/afternoon/evening].

    • Example: I like to exercise in the evening.

  4. My day starts at [time].

    • Example: My day starts at 8 AM.

  5. I [verb] before [activity].

    • Example: I check my emails before starting work.

Practice Exercises

  1. Complete the sentences with your daily routine activities:

    • I usually ______ at 7 AM.
    • After work, I like to ______.
    • My day starts at ______.

    Answers:

    • I usually wake up at 7 AM.
    • After work, I like to exercise.
    • My day starts at 8 AM.

  2. Create your own routine. Write about your daily schedule using the phrases above. Be sure to include:

    • What time you wake up.
    • What activities you do in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
    • What you do before going to bed.

Conclusion

Describing your daily routine in English helps you engage in simple conversations and practice common verbs and expressions. Mastering this topic will allow you to talk about your day, share your habits, and connect with others on a personal level. Practice the key phrases and sentence structures in your daily life, and you’ll be able to describe your routine fluently in no time!

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